What Derome does

Derome AB is a privately-held, family-owned Swedish wood industry company headquartered in Veddige, founded in 1946 by Karl Andersson. The company operates across the full forest-to-finished-home value chain through nine wholly-owned subsidiaries spanning forestry (Derome Skog AB), sawmilling and biofuel (Derome Timber AB), building and ironmongery trade (Derome Bygg & Industri AB), machine rental (Derome Maskinuthyrning AB), prefabrication and packaging (Derome Träteknik AB), housing brands A-hus and Varbergshus (Derome Husproduktion AB and Derome Bostad AB), and property management (Derome Fastighet AB). Its core technology centers on industrial timber construction: a modern sawmill in Veddige with further-processing capabilities (finger-jointing, painting, tongue-and-groove), planelement prefab for buildings up to 8 stories at Anneberg, and one of Sweden's most modern house factories at Väröbacka — the latter equivalent to three football fields in size and topped by southern Sweden's largest rooftop solar installation. Product breadth includes structural timber, building materials, roof trusses (Sweden's largest roof truss manufacturer), wood packaging, pressure-treated wood (Woodtec), wood pellets, workwear (Klädshop), and prefabricated single-family and multi-family housing units, with annual production of approximately 2,000 homes.

The business model combines B2B volume (wood products, building materials, prefabricated elements, logistics, and machine rental sold through 47+ trade branches and a derome.se e-commerce platform) with B2C housing sales through A-hus and Varbergshus showrooms in roughly 20 Swedish cities, plus a consumer outlet store (Derome Byggoutlet Varberg). Revenue is generated through transactional trade sales, project-based construction contracts (e.g., the 400–500 home Haninge partnership with Viktor Hanson), usage-based machine rental, recurring B2B account relationships, and one-off home sales. The company employs 1,001–5,000 people across 70+ locations in Sweden, is PEFC chain-of-custody certified across multiple subsidiaries, and ISPM-15 authorized for international wood packaging shipments. It plants 3.5 million trees annually as part of its forestry program. Pricing is negotiated and not publicly disclosed; it operates primarily as a single-country (Sweden) business with no disclosed international footprint.

Name

Derome

Legal name

Derome AB

Website

https://derome.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Derome AB is Sweden's largest family-owned wood industry company, operating fully integrated from forest to finished home across sawmilling, building materials trade, prefabricated housing, machine rental, construction logistics, and residential development, serving construction, industrial, and consumer customers throughout Sweden.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wood Products and Prefabricated Housing

NAICS

Cut Stock, Resawing Lumber, and Planing (321912), Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing (32192), Wood Window and Door Manufacturing (321911), All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing (321999)

SIC

Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400), Sawmills & Planting Mills, General (2421), Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452), Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031)

akta.pro primary industry

Mass Timber & Structural Engineered Wood (CLT, Glulam, NLT/DLT) (IMADADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sawmilling & Lumber Production (IMADADAA), Wood Remanufacturing (Mouldings, Millwork Blanks, Cut Stock) (IMAMABAI), Planing Mills & Lumber Surfacing (IMAMABAE), Custom/Contract Sawing & Portable Sawmilling (IMAMABAC)

Keywords

• Wood products manufacturing
• Prefabricated timber housing
• Building materials supply
• Construction equipment rental
• Forestry and sawmill operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Veddige

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wood Products Manufacturing & Sales: Derome operates sawmills and wood processing facilities producing timber products, construction wood, building materials, and industrial wood products. Revenue is generated through direct sales of these products to B2B customers and through the company's own retail locations and e-commerce platform. The company has extensive further-processing capabilities including painting, finger-jointing, and custom cutting.
2. Building & Construction Material Supply: Derome supplies a comprehensive range of building materials through its 47+ building and industrial trade locations across Sweden. Products include wood materials, ironware, construction hardware, tools, and consumables. Sales are made through both physical branches and the e-commerce platform.
3. Machine Rental: Derome operates a machine rental business with depots across Sweden serving construction and industrial customers. The depots provide construction equipment and machinery on rental basis to support building projects.
4. Construction Logistics Services: Through Svensk Bygglogistik, Derome provides construction logistics services to optimize delivery and supply chain management for construction projects.
5. Residential Housing Development: Derome develops residential housing through brands including Varbergshus (single-family homes), A-hus (villas), and Derome Husproduktion Projekt (multi-family and project-based housing). The company produces approximately 2,000 homes annually and engages in housing area development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Derome is a vertically integrated Swedish wood industry that manufactures and sells sawn timber, further-processed wood products, building and industrial materials, roof trusses, prefabricated timber building elements, and complete residential houses through its A-hus and Varbergshus brands. It complements these products with machine rental, construction logistics services, forestry services, wood pellets/biofuel, and custom packaging solutions, serving both construction/industrial businesses (B2B) and individual home buyers (B2C) through 70+ locations across Sweden.

Product overview

Derome is Sweden's largest family-owned wood industry company with operations spanning the entire value chain from forest to finished home. The portfolio consists of multiple interconnected business units: Derome Trävaror (sawmill and timber products with further processing including tongue-and-groove and painted products), Derome Bygghandel (building and iron materials trade with 47+ locations), Derome Takstolar (Sweden's largest roof truss manufacturer with multiple production sites), Derome Träteknik (prefabricated elements and packaging including Woodtec pressure treatment), Derome Maskinuthyrning (equipment rental), Derome Skog (forestry and timber purchasing - planting 3.5 million trees annually), and Derome Bostadsutveckling (housing development producing 2,000 homes annually). Housing brands include A-hus (single-family homes from Anneberg factory), Varbergshus (single-family homes), and Derome Husproduktion Projekt (multi-family/commercial projects). Supporting services include Svensk Bygglogistik (construction logistics), pellets/biofuel products, and Klädshop (workwear). The company operates 65 facilities serving construction and industry customers across Sweden, with own retail chain, machine rental depots, and manufacturing plants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• A-hus: Residential housing brand producing single-family homes
• Varbergshus
• Dereko
• Woodtec
• IMAB

Products and services

• Derome Trävaror (Timber Products) Sawing and further processing of timber at Derome's modern sawmill in Veddige, producing spruce lumber with maximum yield from each log, including tongue-and-groove panels, finger-jointed products, and painted finishes for construction and industrial customers.
• Derome Bygghandel (Building Trade) Full-range building and ironmongery materials supplier serving professional builders through 47+ branches across Sweden, with expert knowledge, own transport fleet, high availability, and dedicated service.
• A-hus (Single-Family Homes) Industrial prefabricated single-family homes produced at Derome's Anneberg factory, sold to consumers through dedicated showrooms across Sweden. Recent evidence: 23 of 28 plots sold within a year at Svedala project.
• Varbergshus (Single-Family Homes) Single-family home brand from Derome Bostad AB featuring factory-produced prefabricated elements for efficient on-site assembly, sold to consumers via sales offices including Stenkullen and Ängelholm.
• Derome Husproduktion Projekt (Project Housing Production) Multi-family housing and large-scale residential development projects, including prefabricated planelements for apartment buildings up to 8 floors, schools, care homes, and commercial properties.
• Derome Takstolar (Roof Trusses) Sweden's largest roof truss manufacturer producing wall components, floor slabs, roof trusses, and infrastructure elements, available through multiple locations including Veddige, Mjölby, Uppsala, Nässjö, and Kalix.
• Derome Träteknik (Wood Technology / Prefabrication) Manufactures roof trusses, prefabricated wall elements, and packaging solutions, including pressure treatment through the Woodtec facility in Varberg.
• Derome Maskinuthyrning (Machine Rental) Construction equipment and machine rental services with multiple depots across Sweden including Varberg, Malmö, Mölndal, Ängelholm, Landskrona, and Kungsbacka.
• Derome Skog (Forestry & Timber Purchasing) Forest management and timber purchasing organization offering forestry plans, planting services, and harvesting for forest owners; plants 3,500,000 trees annually as part of its sustainability commitment.
• Derome Bostadsutveckling (Housing Development) Development of residential areas and housing projects through industrial timber house production, including partnerships such as the 400-500 home development with Viktor Hanson in Haninge municipality.
• Svensk Bygglogistik (Construction Logistics) Construction logistics services optimizing material delivery and site supply chain management for building projects, providing efficient delivery and inventory handling.
• Derome Pellets (Wood Pellets & Briquettes) Wood pellets and briquettes for bioenergy heating, sold through Derome's e-commerce platform.
• Klädshop (Workwear Shop) Customized workwear and PPE assortments for companies, with individual annual clothing budgets, branding options, and personal protective equipment expertise.
• Emballage (Custom Packaging Solutions) Custom wood and corrugated packaging solutions for protecting goods during transport, tailored for both heavy and delicate items, plus trading in used EUR pallets and pallet collars.
• Dereko (Private Label Brand) Derome's own private-label brand featuring practical, reliable products for construction and industrial use, simplifying daily work for professionals.
• IMAB (Ironmongery & Industrial Trade) Complete ironmongery and industrial trade operation with extensive product range and specialized competence, serving as a full-range supplier for builders and industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3.5 million trees planted annually contributing to sustainable forestry
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered major and operational.

• Viktor HansonmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2025Partnership with real estate developer Viktor Hanson to develop 400-500 residential units in Haninge municipality. The project aims to create a new urban district near Handen, Iris väg, and Nynäsvägen, with industrial timber housing production at its core to achieve low climate footprint.
• LogiqoperationalTechnology or IntegrationE-invoicing partnership through Peppol messaging and EDI invoice exchange. Logiq provides the electronic invoice infrastructure for supplier invoice processing across all Derome companies.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Skanska: Major Swedish construction and project development company with prefab housing operations and substantial building materials procurement. Competes with Derome as both a customer for timber products and a developer of multi-family residential projects; co-owns BoKlok prefab venture.
• Ahlsell: Nordic distributor of building materials, tools, and industrial supplies with extensive branch network in Sweden. Comparable to Derome Bygghandel's distribution and B2B trade operations, though focused on professional trades rather than direct timber manufacturing.
• Stora Enso: Finnish-Swedish global forest products giant with significant CLT, glulam, and building solutions operations under Stora Enso Wood Products. Overlaps with Derome in mass timber construction materials and sawmilling but operates at much larger scale and across multiple geographies.
• Byggmax: Swedish building materials retail chain with nationwide store footprint selling lumber, building materials, and tools. Comparable to Derome Bygghandel's distribution and retail channel for B2B and DIY customers, though without the upstream manufacturing integration.

Direct peers

• Setra Group: Swedish sawmill and wood products company owned by Mellanskog and LRF. Produces sawn timber, planed products, and further-processed wood components — directly comparable to Derome Timber and Derome Trävaror operations within the Swedish softwood value chain.
• Moelven: Norwegian-based Scandinavian wood products and modular building company with sawmills, planing mills, and prefabricated building systems. Closely comparable to Derome's integrated sawmilling, further processing, and modular timber construction businesses across the Nordic market.
• BoKlok: Joint venture between IKEA and Skanska producing prefabricated volume housing in Scandinavia. Directly competes with Derome in factory-built affordable homes, particularly multi-family developments, using a similar industrialized timber-framing approach.
• Lindbäcks Bygg: Swedish industrial manufacturer of prefabricated timber-framed multi-family homes and apartments, with factories in Piteå. Directly competes with Derome's A-hus and planelement offerings in the prefab timber housing segment for both single-family and multi-family projects.
• Holmen Timber (Martinsons): Swedish division of Holmen, including Martinsons (CLT, glulam, engineered wood) and Holmen Timber sawmills. Direct competitor in mass timber and engineered wood products for multi-story timber construction, comparable to Derome's planelement and structural timber offerings.

Regional players

• Woody Bygghandel: Swedish building materials retailer with multiple locations, similar to Derome Bygghandel's trade branches. Competes in the same B2B and DIY building materials segment primarily in southern and central Sweden regions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Deromegruppen
• Facebookfacebook.com/Deromegruppen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/derome
• Instagraminstagram.com/derome/?hl=sv

Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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